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Redefining Parenting; Birth Campaign

For Syrian families already struggling against the hardships they face as refugees, the arrival of a new-born is not only a time of joy but also concern.

Many – especially those in unofficial refugee camps – face shortages of the essentials of life including food, water and shelter.

With little or no financial support and the lack of medical facilities, the birth of a child not only places additional burdens on a family but brings with it the risk of endangering the baby’s life and that of the mother.

Even for those who are in refugee camps set up by international aid agencies or governments, or fortunate to be taken to hospital, the lack of financial help places further stress on them.

Jordan houses nearly 3 million refugees, of which 630,000 are Syrians who have fled the conflict in their nation.

It's estimated that on average 30 babies are born every day to Syrian refugee women in Jordan and a further 40 born every day into Syrian refugee families in Lebanon. For many, it is nearly impossible to cover the cost of delivery in a hospital.

Islamic Help will be providing expecting mothers with everything they require for a safe birth.

Through the ‘Birth’ programme, we will be covering hospital and delivery costs and immediate aftercare costs such as sanitary items, baby clothes, food and items needed for both mother and child.

We want to establish a system which can support existing medical infrastructure and facilities, and develop a new one that caters to the needs of thousands of women and children.